before very long; soon; someday; of the previously mentioned; of that number; among them
to be convinced (that); to be under the impression (that); to make up one's mind; to set one's heart on; to be obsessed (with a thought, idea, etc.); to think about obsessively
then; in that case; considering; if that is the case; if so
innocent; cherubic; childlike
overseas assignment; overseas posting
in the meanwhile; during the time
receiving a gift or favor without giving or doing anything in return
even a little; any at all; if only a little; no matter how little
eleven; 11; jack (playing card); Hodgson's hawk-cuckoo (Cuculus fugax); Horsfield's hawk cuckoo
alarm clock; waking up; keeping oneself awake; type of candy given to a child after it wakes up from a nap
till; to; concerning (an area of expertise); swearing by (one's sword, God, etc.)
six o'clock; six periods of a day (morning, midday, afternoon, evening, midnight, late night)
to sharpen; to hone; to wash (rice); to scour; to polish
term; period; time frame; time limit; deadline; cutoff (date)
stir-fry; fried food (cooked in wok, frying pan, etc.)
taro (Colocasia esculenta); dasheen; eddo
smirkingly; broadly (grinning)
work; book; (a book) by; obvious; striking
to raise one's voice; to shout
very early in the morning; so early in the morning; at this ungodly hour
to poke (repeatedly, lightly); to nudge; to peck at (one's food); to pick at; to peck at (someone's faults, etc.); to egg on
to check; to stop; to keep back
(apparently) that's what it's like, isn't it
cartoon; comic; comic strip; manga
or something; or something like that; or words to that effect; something or other
to breathe out; to breathe; to tell (a lie); to use (foul language); to vomit; to throw up
to hurry (up); to urge on; to press; to rush
fondly; admiringly; with fascination; with adoration; with enchantment
to fall over; to fall down; to fall; to flop (e.g. of a play); to be a flop
paralysis; palsy; numbness; stupor
neutrality (incl. chemical, electrical, etc.); indifference; sexlessness; androgyny; neuter gender
intimidating air; sense of intimidation
calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind
to coagulate; to curdle; to be fanatical; to be obsessed with; to stiffen; to become stiff